Waterproof, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Waterproof is a community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, home to about 576 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $18,462 a year, and a typical home is worth about $47,300. About 23.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 16 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Waterproof ranks number 340 of 488 in population, number 418 in median household income, number 416 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Waterproof typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Spokane, LA | 8.4 mi. | 442 |
| 2. | Clayton, LA | 10.5 mi. | 272 |
| 3. | St. Joseph, LA | 11.6 mi. | 603 |
| 4. | Alcorn State University, MS | 15.2 mi. | 972 |
| 5. | Ferriday, LA | 15.6 mi. | 3,098 |
| 6. | Morgantown, MS | 16.2 mi. | 1,038 |
| 7. | Sicily Island, LA | 16.3 mi. | 336 |
| 8. | Ridgecrest, LA | 16.5 mi. | 1,007 |
What is the population of Waterproof, Louisiana?
Waterproof has a population of about 576 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Waterproof, Louisiana in?
Waterproof is located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Waterproof, Louisiana?
The median home value in Waterproof is about $47,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Waterproof, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Waterproof is about $18,462 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Waterproof, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Tensas Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Waterproof, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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